definition of
hire

[1] #1 hire v. [engage, employ] engage or hire for work; "They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?". wn

[2] #2 hire v. [rent, charter, lease] hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services. wn

[3] #3 hire n. a newly hired employee; "the new hires need special training". wn

[4] #4 hire n. the act of hiring something or someone; "he signed up for a week's car hire". wn

[5] #5 hire v. [lease, rent, charter, engage, take] engage for service under a term of contract; "We took an apartment on a quiet street"; "Let's rent a car"; "Shall we take a guide in Rome?". wn